Draper - Secondary Special Education Teacher - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Preparatory Academy in Draper, UT seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students eligible under IDEA. You will develop and implement IEPs, provide SDI, and collaborate with teachers, parents, psychologists, and other staff to tailor instruction.

You will assess student progress, modify supports as needed, and mentor assistants and paraeducators. The role emphasizes documenting compliance with IDEA and delivering Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) daily.

Qualifications

• Understanding of LEA policies, IDEA, and IEP development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with students and families.
• Competency in special education needs, strategies, and services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Skyward, and Athlos.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs for eligible students with goals and accommodations.
• Performs assessments and observations to identify needs.
• Collaborates with teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, service providers, and other staff on IEPs.
• Teaches lessons aligned with IEP specifications for small groups and individuals.
• Trains team members on IEP details and SDI delivery.
• Implements IEPs, monitors progress, and makes modifications.
• Supervises SDI delivery by others and reviews progress.
• Communicates progress to parents/guardians of IEP students.
• Ensures compliance with IDEA and provides FAPE.
• Maintains documentation per LEA, state, and federal guidelines.

Skills

IDEA knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Skyward

Athlos

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Skyward

Athlos

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: District Office - Draper, UT 84020

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher serves children assigned to them who are eligible students as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directs, monitors, and mentors assistant teachers, paraeducators and others who work with students who have disabilities

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for eligible students, setting learning goals and accommodations and setting modifications as necessary
• Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services
• Develops an integrated plan for the education of each student based on their IEP by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, service providers, and other medical and school staff as appropriate
• Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs
• Trains team members on IEP details and SDI delivery as appropriate
• Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, tracks student progress and makes modifications as necessary
• Supervises delivery of specially-designed instruction (SDI) by others to whom instruction has been delegated through observations and student progress data collection and review
• Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student assigned to them needs are met and plans are followed
• Ensures programs comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and provides Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
• Develops, completes, and maintains documentation mandated by LEA, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations
• Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study
• Implements positive reinforcement programs and acknowledges the achievements and successes of students and supports behavior programs used in the classroom
• Communicates with parents/guardians of IEP students and reports student progress to them
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Appropriate state license or certification required

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of LEA policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA and specifically the development and implementation of IEPs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills that reflect an ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students
• Competency relating to special education needs, strategies, and services
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and program-specific software (Skyward, Athlos)

Interactions with Others

Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other school personnel. Provides encouragement and enthusiasm in daily interactions with colleagues, students and families. Adheres to the school communication policy of addressing concerns or questions to the person most able to address them, according to the staff manual. Exhibits good character including honesty, goodwill, positivity, diligence, and humility - quickly acknowledging errors and making appropriate amends.

Working Environment

Work settings are primarily in the classroom or various classrooms, and in an office setting. May be asked to work inside or outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties
• Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception; accommodations can be provided upon request as needed
• Specific hearing and speaking abilities that will allow effective communication with students

Time & Effort Certification (TEC)

Each pay period, the Special Education Teacher will be required to certify that the hours for which they will be compensated were spent conducting allowable activities supporting special education students. If the Special Education Teacher is asked to spend time working outside of special education during any pay period, they must notify their supervisor so the TEC and payroll funding can be adjusted.